Touch is a primary human need, because of this massage is rooted in human culture. Massage has been shown to be important in many ancient cultures, the Chinese were practicing massage 3000 BC, sacred Hindu texts included massage in their guidelines and Egyptian tombs show evidence that massage was important in their culture. The Greeks used massage for their athletes both before and after they competed whilst the Romans recognised the benefits for their gladiators.

Massage therapy is the systematic manipulation of soft tissues. Practitioners use a variety of physical methods including applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, or causing movement to the body. Therapists primarily use their hands, but may also use their forearms, elbows, or feet.

The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being.

Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and also combines science and art. Practitioners learn specific techniques and use their sense of touch to determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person and locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems. Touch also conveys a sense of caring, an important component in the healing relationship.

Therapeutic Massage is effective in reducing the build up of lactic acid in the muscles which creates that feeling of weariness.  It stimulates blood flow getting oxygentated blood to the muscles, which again reduces the feeling of tiredness.  Massage also stimulates the lymphatic system, which is so important as it carries away toxins and waste products.

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